Date Field Settings - Autopopulate Year

econnolly · ‎February 26, 2021

I've been using QuickBooks Online for a while and for the first time today (February 26, 2021), all date fields are requiring that I input the 4-digit year. In the past, I could just input 2/26 and then tab out of the cell and QuickBooks would auto-populate the full date based on the current year (2/26/2021). This is slowing me down so much!

Is this a QuickBooks update, or did I maybel change a setting somewhere?

Thanks!

AJGmc · ‎February 26, 2021

I have the same problem today! I hope it's not a permanent change

rt2 · ‎February 26, 2021

They've messed up and are supposedly fixing it.

MichelleBh · ‎February 26, 2021

Hello, @econnolly, @AJGmc, @rt2.

Let me provide you some details about the date field in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

The 4 digits auto-populate date is part of the update in QBO. With this, I'd suggest clicking the calendar icon in the date field. Then choose the exact date and year.

Here are the sample screenshots for your reference:

You may also check this link to know more about our enhancements: Product Updates.

Additionally, you can check the date format in your Account and Settings.

Here's how:

Click the Gear icon, then choose Account and Settings.
Hit the Advanced button.
In the Other preferences, click the Date format.
Modify it, then tap Save.
Tap Done.

You can also visit this article about how to customize your business settings: Edit company settings in QuickBooks Online.

Let me know in the comment section if you have follow-up questions. I'm glad to assist. Keep safe.

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